Best fights of Yuki Nakai
Over 2 years as a professional, Yuki Nakai has compiled a 9-2-1 (7) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yuki Nakai defeats Kazuhiro Kusayanagi
On November 7, 1994 Yuki Nakai fought Kazuhiro Kusayanagi for the vacant Shooto welterweight title. Nakai was 24 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Kusayanagi was 27 with a record of 6-10-1. Kusayanagi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nakai won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Yuki Nakai submits Hiraoki Matsutani in 20 seconds
On January 21, 1995 Yuki Nakai faced Hiraoki Matsutani in a welterweight bout. Nakai was 24 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Matsutani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was coming off a win. Nakai submitted Hiraoki Matsutani via heel hook in the 1st round.
3. Yuki Nakai submits Jun Kikawada in their 2nd fight in 27 seconds
On March 11, 1994 Yuki Nakai faced Jun Kikawada. It was their second meeting. Nakai was 23 years old with a record of 3-1, and Kikawada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was coming off a win. Nakai submitted Jun Kikawada via heel hook in the 1st round.
4. Yuki Nakai submits Craig Pittman
On April 20, 1995 Yuki Nakai faced Craig Pittman in a welterweight bout. Nakai was 24 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Pittman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nakai submitted Craig Pittman via armbar in the 2nd round.
5. Yuki Nakai submits Hiroki Noritsugi in 53 seconds
On April 26, 1993 Yuki Nakai faced Hiroki Noritsugi. Nakai was 22 years old with a record of 0-0, and Noritsugi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai submitted Hiroki Noritsugi via kimura in the 1st round.
6. Yuki Nakai submits Kyuhei Ueno
On May 6, 1994 Yuki Nakai faced Kyuhei Ueno. Nakai was 23 years old with a record of 4-1, and Ueno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakai submitted Kyuhei Ueno via arm-triangle choke in the 5th round.
7. Yuki Nakai defeats Jun Kikawada
On February 23, 1994 Yuki Nakai faced Jun Kikawada. Nakai was 23 years old with a record of 2-1, and Kikawada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was coming off a loss. Nakai won via unanimous decision.
8. Yuki Nakai loses to Noboru Asahi via unanimous decision
On November 25, 1993 Yuki Nakai faced Noboru Asahi in a featherweight bout. Nakai was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Asahi was 25 with a record of 9-1-3. Nakai was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Asahi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nakai lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Asahi.
9. Yuki Nakai draws with Arthur Cathiard
On September 26, 1994 Yuki Nakai faced Arthur Cathiard. Nakai was 24 years old with a record of 5-1, and Cathiard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Yuki Nakai submits Masakazu Kuramochi
On June 24, 1993 Yuki Nakai faced Masakazu Kuramochi. Nakai was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Kuramochi was 21 with a record of 0-0. Nakai was coming off a win. Nakai submitted Masakazu Kuramochi via heel hook in the 2nd round.